University of Denver
Biography
The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”
Sources
Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"
Biography
University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.
Sources
"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.
Biography
First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 47002 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football quarterback under center prepares to receive the ball from the center in anticipation for an offensive play. Image is cut out along edges of players.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football quarterback under center prepares to receive the ball from the center in anticipation for an offensive play during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players in colored uniforms rush for a loose ball during a game as opposing players rush alongside. A player from each team can be seen face down in the grass attempting to grab the ball.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1956
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player runs with the ball as teammates Dick Gupton (31) and Joe Strasser (82) prepare to block during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football players watch as opposing players pile on top of one another as they go after the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player catches the ball as an opposing player (85) prepares to go after him during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (19) attempts to deflect a pass as an opposing player (87) makes a catch during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player (64) prepares to attempt a tackle on an opposing player running with the ball during a game at the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1955-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player attempts to make a tackle on an opposing player running downfield with the ball during a game.
University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1957-1958
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player watches as an opposing player catches a pass during a game.